Explain what acts led to nomination: Caleb is a genuine, mature and caring young man. His respectful and kind way of treating others is respected by all. He is a dedicated student and works hard to do well in his classes.

Please tell us why you performed your act of kindness: I just like helping people and being kind.

Do you have a favorite video game, book or TV show? My favorite video game is PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and my favorite book is Harry Potter.

What do you want to be when you grow up? An architect

If you could change one thing about school what would it be? Get rid of bullying

If you could have a super power, what would it and and how would you use it to change the world? I would have the power of speed so I could help lots of people in a small amount of time.

Other nominations

Alliance City

Richard Kelly

Alliance Middle School

Eighth

Richard is a hard-working student-athlete who always has a smile on his face. He is on the honor roll and sets a positive example for all middle school students.

Elizabeth Recchiuti

Alliance Middle School

Seventh

Elizabeth is an outstanding student. She works extremely hard in class and is involved in a number of extracurricular activities and is a role model for all seventh-grade students.

Canton City

Robert Gilger

AIM Academy

Sixth

Not only is Robert a hard-working student, he is a gentleman and leader in the building. He arrives early with his mom, who is a staff member at AIM Academy and offers help throughout the building. He then provides leadership in the classroom and with Kindergarten Buddies each day.

Maria Ramirez-DePasquale

STEAMM Academy @ Hartford

Seventh

Maria is a very optimistic young lady who strives to excel as well as helping those around her excel. She is bilingual, a successful student-athlete and radiates a positive, joyful attitude wherever she is seen.

Canton Local

Carson Sterling

Faircrest Memorial Middle School

Sixth

Carson Sterling is a hard-working student who takes pride in his assignments. He is helpful with his peers, is respectful of adults and is a wonderful role model to all of his classmates.

Marissa Zaleski

Faircrest Memorial Middle School

Sixth

Marissa Zaleski is a kind-hearted young lady who always wears a smile on her face. She brings a willingness to do whatever is asked, puts her best foot forward in the classroom and is a friend to one and all.

Fairless Local

Max Jackson

Fairless Middle School

Eighth

Max earned a position on our Student Leadership Academy because of his work ethic, dedication to friends and family and his positive and helpful nature.

Ariana Pena

Fairless Middle School

Eighth

Ariana is kind, loyal and hard working. She keeps her classmates smiling with her sense of humor.

Jackson Local

Cash Walls-Broad

Jackson Memorial Middle School

Sixth

Cash always has a smile on his face. He is very personable to everyone he interacts with.

Estelle Peterson

Jackson Memorial Middle School

Seventh

Estelle is a focused student, who gives great effort in everything she does. No matter the activity, she approaches it with a smile.

Lake Center Christian

Colton Karmie

Lake Center Christian School

Eighth

Patience is the word that instantly springs to mind when thinking of Colton; whenever he deals with classwork or other students, his calm and patience shine as an example to all. Even in a Christian school, this example is convicting and often infectious for all those around him.

Izzie Liechty

Lake Center Christian School

Sixth

Izzie is a diligent student who gives maximum effort in all she does. Izzie is involved in girls basketball, art club, choir, gymnastics and her church youth group. She is also on the leadership team at school.

Lake Local

Jack Armstrong

Lake Middle High School

Eighth

Jack is a student who exhibits the principles of civility and mutual respect in his actions and words, and works to promote inclusiveness among his classmates. Jack definitely leads by example.

Abbey Constantine

Lake Middle High School

Eighth

Abbey’s strong character is evident in her serving others. She has supported our school’s Student Council and is doing a 20-times project that involves making blankets at Hartville Elementary that will be donated to charity.

Louisville City

Trystan Lofland

Louisville Middle School

Eighth

Trystan demonstrates impeccable character. He is willing to stand up and do what is right even if though it may be difficult.

Katie George

Louisville Middle School

Eighth

Katie is a natural born leader. She consistently wants to help her school and community.

Marlington Local

Jacob Marriner

Marlington Middle School

Eighth

Jacob always comes to class ready to learn. He brings a positive attitude and is willing to tackle any challenge placed before him. Jacob is kind to everyone in class and you can count on him to be responsible and trustworthy. His kind heart, great sense of humor and sincerity in everything leads Jacob to have a positive impact.

Payten Mathes

Marlington Middle School

Eighth

Payten is an extremely well prepared, polite and hardworking student. She is very thoughtful about her own work, but Payten also takes the time to make sure those around her are successful as well. She comes to school each day with a smile and always shares a “have a nice day” on her way out of class.

Massillon City

Chris Knight

Massillon Intermediate School

Sixth

Chris Knight is a kid of character both academically and athletically. At school, he is always kind and helps his teachers and other students. He takes his school work seriously and always tries to improve himself. Chris makes others feel good with his infectious smile. As a student athlete, he shows good sportsmanship toward others, is coachable and is an overall great teammate.

Hannah Teall

Massillon Intermediate School

Sixth

She is a very kind girl who always tries her best. Hannah helps others, and tries to cheer people up who are having a bad time or day. She cares about her grades and always tries to get better everyday. We enjoy having her in class each and everyday. She exhibits through her words and actions what it means to be a kid of character.

Minerva Local

Jeremiah Smith

Minerva Middle School

Sixth

Jeremiah is a student of high character at MMS. He is an honor roll student and is very polite and kind to those around him. Jeremiah is also active in soccer and golf.

North Canton City

Zachary Fuller

North Canton Middle School

Seventh

Hard work and responsibility are important to Zachary Fuller and he demonstrates those characteristics everyday. With a delightfully positive attitude, Zach enters the classroom eager to learn everyday.

Addyson Utterback

North Canton Middle School

Seventh

Addyson Utterback is both respectful and responsible and is a joy to have in class. An amazing young lady with a caring heart, Addy is the first person to help both teachers and peers when needed.

Northwest Local

Noell Lovett

Northwest Middle School

Eighth

Noell is a member of the girls basketball and cheer teams, and is also in the eighth-grade choir. She participates in her church’s youth group and enjoys visiting family. She is known around the school as a happy, kind and thoughtful student. She hopes to one day be an elementary school teacher.

Osnaburg Local

Andrew Wade

East Canton Middle School

Eighth

Andrew Wade has great leadership ability, which he shows daily. He does not hesitate to stand up for what is right, even if his is the only voice. He is kind and compassionate towards his peers, and he shows respect and integrity through his words and actions. Andrew takes responsibility for his actions and sets a positive example for others, while remaining nonjudgmental and kind.

Victoria Alspaugh

East Canton Middle School

Seventh

Tori comes to school every single day with a cheerful attitude, a readiness to learn, and a willingness to treat everyone she interacts with in a positive, caring manner. Even when things are difficult, Tori's work ethic is still exceptional, and she continues to do her personal best.

Perry Local

Alex Hill

Edison Middle School

Eighth

Alex is a very polite young man who always comes prepared and ready to learn. Alex has impeccable manners and is an asset to our school.

Regan Darnell

Edison Middle School

Eighth

Regan is a highly motivated student. She is prepared for class each day and is kind and respectful to both peers and staff. Regan is a wonderful role model for others.

Plain Local

Kenneth Scott

Glenwood Intermediate

Sixth

Kenny is a hardworking young man. He has a positive attitude and always has a smile on his face. Kenny helps make Glenwood better every day.

Elena Knowles

Glenwood Intermediate

Sixth

Elena is an active member of the Glenwood Champions Social Justice Mentor Group. She has grown into a confident leader of our school. Her positivity and worth ethic are a great example for her peers.

Tuslaw Local

Aaron Snyder

Tuslaw Middle School

Seventh

Aaron is polite, courteous and respectful in which he always puts his best effort and is a student that others can look up to. He is helpful and kind to his peers and always willing to lend a helping hand whenever needed.

Polly Wright

Tuslaw Middle School

Seventh

Polly Wright is a thoughtful, considerate and helpful girl who always goes above and beyond what is expected. Polly not only works hard to push herself but also works to push others to do their best inside and outside of the classroom.

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